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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 695.68 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 695.68 and 317.73 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 695.68 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/695.68 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 695.68 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 221,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,038.41/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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